Business Studio and Chamber North. Fund Tennessee - Northern Middle Regional Kickoff Meeting. Attendees will learn about statewide access to capital initiative called Fund Tennessee. Join Commissioner Stuart McWhorter of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, Lindsey Cox, CEO of LaunchTN, and regional economic development partners who will provide an overview of the program. The Fund Tennessee initiative is designed to support and expand an inclusive continuum of access to capital for small businesses and entrepreneurs throughout Tennessee. The statewide initiative will assist in addressing loan capital for entrepreneurs and small-business owners, equity capital for entrepreneurs and small-business owners and technical assistance to help entrepreneurs and small-business owners to become capital ready. Wednesdaym 6-7:30 p.m., Avon Williams Campus at TSU, 330 10th Ave South, Nashville. Registration

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1

Experience Springfield

Non-profits, small businesses and merchants are invited to attend and talk about their organization and upcoming events. Small Town Startup, 101 5th Avenue W, Springfield. 9 a.m. Information

MARCH 2-5

Nashville Lawn and Garden Show

Spring returns to Nashville with the Nashville Lawn and Garden Show at The Fairgrounds Nashville Expo Center. Special events and attractions this year will include model trains in the entrance garden, musical instruments with Bach to Rock, DIY workshops, live butterflies, a live floral design contest and more. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Information

THURSDAY, MARCH 2

Chamber South & CNAP: Transportation and Safety Update

Join Chamber South for its February Program with CNAP. Updates from NDOT and WeGO, followed by a discussion with presenters and Jessica Dauphin with the Transit Alliance. 8-9:30 a.m. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville, 414 Harding Place, Ste 100, Nashville. Information

Capitol Connection

State Sens. Dawn White, Sen. Shane Reeves and Reps. Bryan Terry, Rep. Mike Sparks, Rep. Tim Rudd, Rep. Charlie Baum and Rep. Robert Stevens are invited to keep the Chamber membership well-informed on issues affecting business, economy and other relevant topics. Registration is required for this free event. 7:45 a.m. networking with coffee and doughnuts, 8 a.m. event begins.3050 Medical Center Parkway. Information

SATURDAY, MARCH 4

Meharry Dental Clinic

Meharry Medical College is hosting a free day of dental services to all individuals 18 and older. Meharry dental students and providers will be servicing the Nashville community and beyond with free cleanings, fillings and extractions. 7 a.m. Henry A. Moses Alumni Hall, 1005 Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Boulevard. Children will not be admitted into the buildings.

Robertson County Republican Party Potluck

Guest Speakers: Ken Gamble, Founder and President of the Orange Heart Medal Foundation and Susan Hunter, Author of 77Letters. Purpose Life Church, 805 Memorial Blvd. Springfield. 8:30 a.m. Information